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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,866.92, 53,652.60 and 26,298.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,866.92, 53,652.60 and 26,298.96 is: 36,303.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,866.92 : 53,652.60 = 26,298.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,866.92/53,652.60 = 26,298.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,866.92x = 53,652.60 × 26,298.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,866.92x = 1,411,007,581.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,007,581.30/38,866.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,303.56

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